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Napoli identify potential Jorginho replacements
Napoli identify potential Jorginho replacements
As midfielder Jorginho edges closer to a move to Premier League champions Manchester City, Napoli have lined up three possible replacements for the Brazilian-born Italian international. The Partenopei were known to be keen on fellow Serie A midfielder Lucas Torreira, but the Uruguayan is also on his way to England after Sampdoria agreed a deal […]
Allegri reveals why he rejected Real Madrid
Allegri reveals why he rejected Real Madrid
After the announcement that Julen Lopetegui would become Real Madrid[1]’s new coach brought about his exit from the Spanish national team, Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus[2] admitted that he turned down Los Blancos. After steering the Bianconeri to four consecutive Serie A[3] titles, the 50-year-old has attracted the interest of several of Europe’s leading clubs and […]
Sampdoria standout closing in on Arsenal switch
Sampdoria standout closing in on Arsenal switch
Arsenal have agreed a fee of €30 million with Sampdoria to sign midfielder Lucas Torreira, who is set to move to London on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old is coming off the back of an exceptional season with the Blucerchiati, in which he caught the eye of many clubs within Italy and across the continent […]
Napoli snubbed Perin prior to goalkeeper’s Juventus switch
Napoli snubbed Perin prior to goalkeeper’s Juventus switch
Juventus have Maurizio Sarri to thank for their recent goalkeeping arrival, with Mattia Perin being turned down by Napoli before signing for the current Serie A champions this summer. The Partenopei had been linked with a move for the former Genoa goalkeeper and with Pepe Reina departing it looked to be a move that made […]
Napoli and Manchester City yet to agree Jorginho fee
Napoli and Manchester City yet to agree Jorginho fee
Carlo Ancelotti’s job at the Stadio San Paolo next season looks to have become all the more difficult with Jorginho closing in on his summer switch to Manchester City, but the deal to take him away from Italy is not yet complete. The Brazilian-born Italy international was one of the standout starts for the Partenopei […]
Arsenal challenge Napoli in pursuit of Sampdoria midfielder
Arsenal challenge Napoli in pursuit of Sampdoria midfielder
Napoli’s hopes of smoothly securing Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira have been dealt a blow by the emergence of interest from Arsenal, who are ready to move for the Uruguay international. Torreira enjoyed a stellar season at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, and after breaking into his national squad in time for the World Cup, has become […]
Juventus striker drops Premier League hint
Juventus striker drops Premier League hint
Amid talk that Gonzalo Higuain[1] could depart Juventus[2] this summer, the Argentine striker has indicated that the Premier League could lie in his future. There is speculation that the Bianconeri could look to exchange the 30-year-old with fellow countryman Mauro Icardi[3], however, London club Chelsea[4] are also believed to be interested in the frontman. “For […]
Napoli to challenge Juventus for Manchester United defender
Napoli to challenge Juventus for Manchester United defender
Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian looks to be on the verge of returning to Italy this summer and Napoli are set to go toe-to-toe with Juventus in an attempt to land his signature. It had been reported that Juve already had an agreement in place with the player’s representatives, but had not yet settled on a […]
Napoli compete with West Ham for PSG outcast
Napoli compete with West Ham for PSG outcast
With Javier Pastore[1] edging ever closer to a Paris Saint-Germain exit, Napoli[2] are set to enter the race to sign the Argentine midfielder. The 28-year-old has found playing time hard to come by in the French capital over the past few seasons and is at loggerheads with the club, having made clear his intention to […]
Roma will turn to PSG goalkeeper to replace Real Madrid and Liverpool target
Roma will turn to PSG goalkeeper to replace Real Madrid…
Roma are already bracing themselves for the possibility of losing goalkeeper Alisson to Real Madrid or Liverpool by sounding out Alphonse Areola and Bernd Leno as potential replacements. Brazil international Alisson has enjoyed a phenomenal breakout season in the Italian capital and has drawn interest from a number of European clubs. Whilst Roma are keen […]